Property investors enjoyed capital gains of 9.38% over the last 12 months in RIVETT, translating to lower returns compared with its peers in ACT.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in RIVETT are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

The suburb posted a 18.85% growth in median prices over a three-year period. This is considerably lower than the gains it recorded over the past year.

This number can mean, real estate investors could earn a rental income of $510 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

On average, rents on listings have reached the $510 mark, reflecting a 4.29% increase in returns based on the current median price in RIVETT.

RIVETT, 2611 ranks 23rd in ACT in terms of median property value increase and capital gains, based on year-to-date figures.

While it ranks 25th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in ACT, posting a 4.29% return.